Winter Investment Seminars - TIPS ON INITIAL INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT
Feb 11
28
Start: 09:30
End: 13:30
Are you the Founder/MD/CEO of an early stage technology company planning to raise equity finance in the foreseeable future? If so, this seminar will provide you with valuable tips and guidance on crucial aspects of initial investor engagement:
• Identification of an investor offering 'smart' money.
• Is a deal broker / corporate finance adviser worth the fee?
• Perfecting the pitch – poor presentation can kill a good proposition.
Speakers will include Jeff Wright, CEO Pyreos Ltd, who has raised over £3m so far to grow a business exploiting unique infra-red sensor technology. Tommy Cook, CEO of Calnex Solutions a global leader in test solutions for next-generation telecom networks who has raised in excess of £1m and Maryanne Johnston, who has coached the leaders of many Scottish companies and organisations in presentation skills.Venue: Alba Innovation Centre, Livingston
Time: Coffee 09.30-10.00 start. Followed by buffet lunch 12.30-13.30
Registration: This event is targeted at the founders, MDs and CEOs of technology companies planning to raise equity finance. Advisers and professional intermediaries will be welcome on the condition that each brings at least one tech company representative with them. Please register by e-mailing name(s), title(s), organisation(s) and contact details to alba.frontdesk@innovationcentre.org - Attendance is free of charge
The Alba Innovation Centre is home to 21 growing technology companies and related organisations. The Centre is a focus for investors with £2.2m invested over the past six months and a further three deals in the pipeline. As part of the support to the companies based in the Centre and the wider technology community a series of three investment related seminars is being organised. This seminar is the second in the series. Please note the revised date.
Date for the diary:
Tuesday 22 March – Seminar 3: Value creation / Valuation / Due diligence
